MD Syllabus & Subjects 2025: Download Semester-wise PDF, Important Books

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Cognitive Domain (Orientation)

-Basic sciences

-Systemic medicine

Basics of human anatomy, the basic functioning of various organ systems, control of vital functions, common pathological changes in various organs, recent advances in relevant basic science, clinical pharmacology, genetics, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

1st year

Beginner

Procedural abilities and Ward work

History sheet writing-Clinically abilities:

- Procedural abilities (PA, PI)*,

- Laboratory-diagnostic (All PI)

- Communication skills O, A,

- PA- BLS & ACLS

2nd year

Intermediate

Specialised procedural skills and emergency

- Independent duties

- All procedures

- Respiratory management abilities (All PI)

- Communication skills (PA, PI)

- Writing thesis

- Teaching UGs

3rd year

Special skills and intensive critical care

Advanced levels of independent duties, casualty calls, ICU, NICU, UG teaching.

Radiodiagnosis

• Neurology

• Urology

• Vascular Radiology

• Gastrointestinal Radiology

• Musculoskeletal Radiology

• Interventional Radiology

• Emergency Radiology

• Paediatric Radiology

Diagnostic procedures and therapy with radiation are also included in this specialisation. According to the previous year's trends, radio diagnosis has emerged as the most chosen speciality to pursue after completing an MBBS. The primary responsibility of this position is the interpretation of diagnostic tests such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound images.

General Medicine

• Applied basic science knowledge

• Biostatistics and clinical epidemiology

• Research review

• Diagnostic investigation and procedures

• Diseases concerning General Medicine

This course helps students meet community needs. The speciality demands extensive care. Postgraduates in general medicine practise ambulatory, critical care, inpatient care, and emergency medicine.

Dermatology

• The structure, functions, and development of human skin

• Clinical dermatology

• Leprosy

• Venereology

Acne, rashes, rosacea, warts and many other different kinds of skin cancer are just a few ailments that dermatologists specialise in. They apply the most recent scientific findings to treat or prevent life threatening illnesses.

Pulmonary Medicine

• development of the respiratory tract

• Control of ventilation

• Ventilation and perfusion

• Non-respiratory functions of the g

• Acid-Base Balance

• Interstitial lung disease, including drug-induced or radiation-induced lung disease

• Infectious diseases and pneumonia

This course covers lung transplantation, non-tuberculous mycobacterial illness, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary vascular disease. The facility also provides preoperative examinations and complete pulmonary function tests.

Anesthesiology

• Applied Physiology

• Muscle Function

• Applied Anatomy

• Clinical Pharmacology

• General Anaesthesia

• Neurosurgery and management of head injuries

• Cardiac Anaesthesia

This course focuses on using medications that alleviate pain by rendering the patient unconscious.

Gross Anatomy

Gray's Anatomy 39th Ed

Henry Gray

It is the finest reference for human anatomy, with its unparalleled description of human structure. It helps the reader understand and memorise 3-D connections of anatomical structures, which may be used in their clinical, oral, or therapeutic profession. It has approximately 700 new pictures.

Histology

Basic Histology Text & Atlas, 10th Ed.

Junqueira

It provides comprehensive knowledge of cell and tissue biology and their structures and functions; the composition and structure of cells, the four fundamental tissues of the body and the organs. It emphasises cell biology as the method with the most basic potential for explaining structure and composition.

Embryology

Medical Embryology

Langman

As a healthcare provider, you may meet pregnant women of reproductive age or have pregnant friends. Pregnancy and delivery affect us all, yet they frequently end badly. This book combines little text with outstanding graphics and clinical photographs. It emphasises the therapeutic significance of the topic by offering clinical instances of unusual embryological occurrences.

Genetics

Medical Genetics 3rd Ed

Jorde

It discusses pharmacogenomics, the social consequences of technology, the Human Genome Project, cloning, genetic enhancement, research on embryonic stem cells and novel tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes, and other topics.

Medicine

Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine

Sir William Osler

It provides an overview of the foundations of genetics, immunology, infectious illnesses, and population health and discusses the essential concepts of clinical decision-making and proper prescription, emergency and critical care medicine, clinical examination, and other topics.

Anaesthesia

Clinical Anesthesiology

Pam Kellner

This book explains medical anaesthesia in simple terms. Anaesthesia is localised or general. Regional anaesthesia is used to numb a specific bodily location, such as during delivery.

Pharmacology

Goodman and Gilman’s Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Randa Hilal-Dandan and Laurence Brunton.

Having a solid understanding of how each medication works is necessary for medicine. This book covers all there is to know about pharmacology, from the fundamental concepts to the organisational structures.

Dermatology

The Oxford Handbook of Medical Dermatology

Susan Burge, Rubeta Matin, and Dinny Wallis

Provides realistic and accessible guidance on diagnosing and managing skin disorders. This book helps clinicians do a step-by-step analysis of clinical indicators of skin diseases.